Nefertari
Gender Appearance
Female
Playing Age
20-39
Vocal Range
B3- D5 (Mezzo/ High Alto)
Overview of Role/Notes
Ramses’ wife and his Queen of Egypt. Imperious and haughty. Scion of an ancient royal family, she is keenly aware of her position and her importance to the dynasty. She is supremely self-confident and looks down upon Ramses as a member of an upstart family. But at the end, her heart is broken by the death of her son and she reveals her humanity and love for Ramses. Strong rich belt, high alto.
Audition Quick Overview
Principal audition required, attendance at the "First Footprints on the Sand" Ensemble gathering evening is preferred, but not essential
Audition requirements
Dialogue
Page 19-21. Starting: "So, Princess Nefertari..." Ending "As do you your highness"
Vocal
No.22. Heartless. Pages 209 -212. Bars 21 -72. (This is the entire song. Needs lead-in from bar 17).
NB. All vocal pieces will be accompanied by a pianist in the audition
Movement
No requirement
Preparation Aid Tracks -
Heartless - Nefertari - Guide Track
Preparation Aid Videos -
Heartless - Nefertari - Guide Track
Please Note: The preparation aid videos are provided to help you learn the material at home to give you all the help you need to be at your best in the audition.
All these backing tracks are to help you learn, however a small number of them will also be used in the audition itself (see pdf pieces for details)
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How to sign up......
Expression of Interest form - Having looked through all the different material, and made your decision of how you would like to be involved, if you would like to audition please fill out the online form below and our team will be in touch to confirm your registration.
